Outdoor activities

Pfäffikon (ZH), ship station

Pfäffikon - Hittnau - Isikon - Ravensbüel - Hermatswil - Ghöngg - Wila - Tablat - Au - Juckern - Choltobel - Sternenberg

The newly opened Jakob Stutz biking and hiking trail is dedicated to the people's poet from the Zurich Oberland and passes by important stations in the life of the poet. Information boards inform us about the historic background and give us a glimpse into the citcle of influence of Jakob Stutz. The tour begins in Wila, in the Töss valley, and follows the river to Saland. The second part of the bike tour goes to Sternenberg. The last stretch is very steep, but the view from Sternenberg is a reward for ones efforts.

Zürichsee Tourismus Hintergasse 16 Postfach 1001 CH-8640 Rapperswil Tel: +41 (0)848 811 500 Fax: +41 (0)55 222 80 50 E-Mail: info@zuerichsee.ch Internet: www.zuerichsee.ch oder www.singletrailmap.ch

Unterägeri, bus stop

Unterägeri - Brandhöchi - Ramenegg - Schornen - Finsteren - Tänndlichrüz - Oberägeri - Unterägeri

Do you know the «pearl» of Canton Zug? This easy bike ride takes you round the wonderful Lake Aegeri, away from main roads and through the area that saw the Battle of Morgarten in 1315. The lovely lake is always in view, tempting you to a quick swim - so don't forget your swimming gear: a dip in the clear cool water is the highlight of this tour. Places of interest: - Alp restaurant Ramenegg - Alp restaurant Schornenrain - Restaurant Schornen, Morgarten/Sattel - Clock golf Birkenwäldli in Unterägeri - Boat trip on Lake Aegeri - Visit to Morgarten monument

Watch out for possible no-riding signs and push your bike!

ZUG TOURISMUS Reisezentrum Zug Bahnhofplatz CH-6304 Zug Tel: +41 (0)41 723 68 00 Fax: +41 (0)41 723 68 10 E-Mail: tourism@zug.ch Internet: www.zug-tourismus.ch Boat trip on Lake Aegeri: www.aegerisee-schifffahrt.ch

Unterägeri, bus stop

Unterägeri - Schurtannen - Gschwind - Schwandegg - Schwand - Edlibach - Gubel - Neuägeri - Unterägeri

Do you like really tough climbs and then wonderful descents? This varied run with numerous view points goes uphill and down dale. Discover the wonderful moraine scenery around Menzingen, and get off your bike for a moment by the little Wiler lake and enjoy the fairytale backdrop. Places of interest: - Mountain restaurant Fürschwand - Gravel pit Bethlehem, Edlibach - Restaurant Gubel, Menzingen - «Bloodhound» missile base on the Gubel - Convent of Menzingen - Clock golf course Birkenwäldli in Unterägeri - Boat trip on Lake Aegeri

WATCH OUT: nearly every farm has a dog! Caution: On the stretch Brämen-Neuägeri watch out for the «no riding» signs and push your bike!

ZUG TOURISMUS Reisezentrum Zug Bahnhofplatz CH-6304 Zug Tel: +41 (0)41 723 68 00 Fax: +41 (0)41 723 68 10 E-Mail: tourism@zug.ch Internet: www.zug-tourismus.ch «Bloodhound» missile base on the Gubel: www.mhsz.ch Convent of Menzingen: www.kath.ch Boat trip on Lake Aegeri: www.aegerisee-schifffahrt.ch Restaurants: Mountain restaurant Fürschwand Restaurant Gubel, Menzingen: www.gubel.ch

Rapperwil, station

Rapperswil - Jona - Tägernau - Ermenswil - Lütschbach - Diemberg - Laupen - Güntisberg - Wald

The bike tour from Rapperswil via Laupen up to the Hiltis and Güntisberg to Wald is a 22 km long treat for mountain-bike fans. The stretch has great variety and you will need good equipment; a touring bike or city bike will make it more a trial than a pleasure. The ride through the terraced landscape south of Rüti is also of geologic interest, for the chain of hills running parallel is witness to the glacierization of the region around upper Lake Zurich. F rom Rapperswil the route passes through the Jona woods. In the Aspwald two routes lead to Ermenswil, one following the well-traveled, constantly climbing gravel road through the woods; the other more adventurous, following the hiking path along the ridge. This one is technically demanding and requires skill and balance. The path is narrow, full of roots, and therefore not a trail for beginners. After Ermenswil the asphalt road climbs continually to Chraueren, an ideal route for condition training. Thereafter one can relax a bit on an easy route through a field down to Lauben. The climb up the Hiltisberg may also be done on two routes of varying difficulty. Either one chooses the paved road and pedals steadily upwards or one decides on the hiking path, which is sometimes so steep that one must carry one's bike. Both however make it easy to master the approx. 100 meters difference in altitude to the top of the Hiltisberg. There the superb view and the pleasant restaurant with its outdoor seating tempt you to stay a while. You'll look out to the south over Lake Zurich and the upper lake, down to the terraced landscape you've already traversed and up to the pre-alpine range, which looks very close. Thus strengthened, you'll master the remaining 70 meters of altitude to the Güntisberg. The downhill stretch on the paved but bumpy road via Nüholz to Wald finishes the two-hour tour and demands concentration and good brakes.

You need good equipment!

Variante A: On the path through the Aspwald. Variante B: On the path to Hiltisberg.

Zürichsee Tourismus Hintergasse 16 Postfach 1001 CH-8640 Rapperswil Tel: +41 (0)848 811 500 Fax: +41 (0)55 222 80 50 E-Mail: info@zuerichsee.ch Internet: www.zuerichsee.ch

Lachen, station

Lachen - Altendorf - Pfäffikon - Hurden - Rapperswil - Bolligen - Schmerikon - Grinau - Tuggen - Wangen - Nuolen - Lachen

The Lachen harbor is the starting point for this tour. The route follows the hiking trail to Altendorf and Pfäffikon and then crosses the lake dam to Rapperswil. Here you will continue on the official bike trail to Schmerikon in the Linth valley and will cross the Linth canal near the Grynau. Immediately after passing the castle, you will turn right into the Buechberg woods. The trail climbs steadily at this point and rewards you with a splendid view of Lake Zurich and the Nuolen golf course once you have reached the top. An exciting downhill run brings you to Nuolen and the Wangen airport, and then once again to Lachen and its lake promenade.

Zürichsee Tourismus Hintergasse 16 Postfach 1001 CH-8640 Rapperswil Tel: +41 (0)848 811 500 Fax: +41 (0)55 222 80 50 E-Mail: info@zuerichsee.ch Internet: www.zuerichsee.ch oder www.veloland.ch